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acanthoid

adj.
C2 Proficiency acan·thoid

adj. having a shape or pattern that looks like the leaves of an acanthus plant. You often see this in old buildings or art.

adj. resembling the acanthus, a genus of flowering plants with large, ornate leaves. Often used to describe architectural motifs or decorative patterns in classical design.


SIMPLE

The columns were decorated with acanthoid leaves.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect used acanthoid patterns to create a sense of classical elegance on the building's frieze.

COMPLEX

The sculptor's work features acanthoid forms that blend naturalistic detail with the geometric symmetry typical of the period's decorative arts.

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